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Carolina Outdoor Retreat

Overview

Experience the beautiful nature that the Carolinas have to offer as you travel on this Carolina Outdoor Retreat! Between whitewater rafting, zip-line adventure park, wilderness survival lessons, or its team-building course, your group is sure to have an incredible time, learn along the way, and leave the trip closer than ever!

 

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

  • This trip is only available March – October
  • This trip involves a retreat property with bunk-style accommodations
  • All travelers are required to bring their own linens, bedding, towels, toiletries, etc.
  • Bunk rooms will be separated by group and gender, but other groups may be lodging onsite as well
  • Bathrooms and showers are communal buildings, separated by gender, and located between bunk lodging

Day 1 - Travel Day / Nature Hike

Day 2 - Whitewater Rafting / Wilderness Survival Skills

Day 3 - Team Building Course / Zip Line Adventure Park / S'mores

Day 4 - Travel Day

ADDITIONAL ADD-ON’S

Itinerary

  • Arrive at your retreat lodging and meet your JE Tour Director
  • Orientation to the week
  • Participate in a nature hike, discovering breathtaking hidden waterfalls and enjoying some of the most beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala Gorge
  • Dinner at the retreat center followed by devotions in the evening
  • Breakfast at your retreat property
  • Enjoy whitewater rafting as a group, taking on Class II-III rapids and learning the best way to navigate a river
  • Lunch at your retreat property
  • Participate in an introductory Survival school course as you learn about plant identification, fire building, and a wide range of wilderness survival skills
  • Dinner at your retreat property followed by devotions
  • Breakfast at your retreat property
  • Engage in fun games and challenges that provide group growth opportunities by allowing groups to practice problem-solving, communication, and feedback skills
  • Lunch at your retreat property
  • Take on 16 challenges 40 feet above the group as you participate in this zip line adventure park
  • Dinner at your retreat property followed by devotions
  • Enjoy s’mores together as a group on the last night of your trip
  • Breakfast at your retreat property
  • Check out of your retreat accommodations and begin your journey home

Ask about adding additional days or activities including lake paddle boarding / kayaking, tree climbing / belaying, and more!

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

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